Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 2021

It is time once again for us to pause, remember, and thank our Vietnam Veterans. Although we are grateful everyday for the contributions made by the men and women who serve our country, March 29th (or 30th, in some places) is the officially designated occasion created to acknowledge them.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day unites Americans to thank and honor those who served along with their families. In 2017 the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was officially signed into law by 45th U.S. President Donald J. Trump, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The date is significant as March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same day Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war. Source:

Observances we've found for Delmarva (more to be added):


Saturday at 2pm in Dover, Delaware at the Kent County Veterans Park Cape Gazette

A former POW will address Kent County veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day Saturday. Saturday’s event starts at 2 p.m. at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park on S. Little Creek Road in Dover. Social distancing and masks will be required. "Former POW to address Kent County vets on Vietnam Veterans Day"

Monday, March 29th in Ocean View, DE a service will be held at the VFW Post 7234 at 11am. See information on their website or Facebook page.

Monday, March 29th the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, DE will dedicate a POW/MIA Chair at it's facility. Please see the announcement here.

Tuesday, March 30th in Ocean City, MD at American Legion Post 166. See the Facebook page here.

News Articles:

"Holiday honors all Vietnam War veterans"
March 18th, 2021 by the Delaware Gazette
(This is part one of a two-part series on National Vietnam War Veterans Day)

"Quilts of Valor service to honor Vietnam veterans"
March 25, 2021 by the Coastal Point Newspaper
Four Ocean View residents who served in the Vietnam War will be honored at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans service at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 29, at VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View.

To learn more: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans located in Indianapolis has one of the largest Facebook pages offering education and reminders about this day. Their mission is to honor, remember & thank the men and women who serve in the military, teaching the next generation to show gratitude and respect those who have worn the uniform. Visit their website at WHVV.org

Wherever you are this weekend and on Monday and Tuesday, please remember our soldiers and their sacrifices. Let's make sure to thank our veterans even if it's just a smile and few words of appreciation for all they have been through.

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